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Jeff Galloway provides training tips in a special training series for runDisney. In this edition, Jeff discusses the run-walk-run method. The Jeff Galloway Run – Walk – Run method has helped thousands of runners get started. By alternating running with walking you conserve energy, reduce fatigue, reduce injuries and run farther. How fast do you need to run and walk? Once you decide your minute per mile goal, you adjust your run – walk pace accordingly.

Don't know what to eat before and after a workout? Here, the best foods to eat before and after a workout, so you can fuel up the right way. Munch on these for your best sweat session yet.

Before: Whole Wheat Toast with Sliced Banana and Cinnamon
When it comes to gearing up for workout, carbs are your gym BFF. The key is to have a mixed bag of complex and simple ones so that the release of energy during your workout is slow and steady throughout your routine. Whole-wheat toast with fruit gives you both types of carbs with the bonus of being super easy to digest. Complex carbs will keep your motor humming, while the fruit adds an extra kick of energy.

It’s perfectly natural to have an afternoon energy lull. So what should you do? A walk or deep breathing helps, but if it’s been a few hours since lunch, you might want a little refueling. What kind of snack gives a nutritional boost and good taste?

The ideal afternoon boost is a combination of protein, fat and smart carbohydrates within the 100-200 calorie range. Pair it with a tall glass of water for additional hydration to keep you energized and satisfied until dinner.